This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — like fasting cholesterol or fasting glucose — require ...

When you see your blood work results landed in your inbox, it’s natural to feel a pang of curiosity, pulling you to dive right in and start interpreting your own lab report. But bear in mind that it’s ...

We have written before about which blood tests seniors should get and why routine testing changes outcomes. But what about the tests that do not appear on a standard order? Strong peer-reviewed ...

The limbo between having blood drawn and receiving the results can be stressful for patients. Then the jargon-filled blood test report arrives before a doctor can review it and translate the findings.

You may need more flexibility in blood test screening than your local lab allows. Perhaps privacy, transportation, or the sheer repetition of certain tests leave you longing for a more personalized ...